As before, the tournament was open to clubs that won their nation's premier domestic cup.

Espérance of Tunisia won the cup after defeating Angola's Primeiro de Agosto 4-2 in a two-legged final.

It was Espérance's first Cup Winners' Cup triumph and their fourth African club title while Primeiro de Agosto made their first appearance in a continental final.

A total of 39 teams from 39 CAF associations qualified for the tournament after winning their respective premier domestic cups.

The away goals rule was used to determine the victors in the event of a match being tied over the two-legs.